Staff Accountant - Bookkeeper/Payroll

Growing NC Accounting and Payroll firm is looking for a accounting team member with experience working directly with clients, problem solvers, adept at transforming messy bookkeeping into well kept financial records, detailed task masters and self starters.

The Bookkeeping Account Manager is responsible for compiling, producing, and delivering accurate Financial Statements for Top2Bottom clients on a timely basis. The Account Manager will provide all Bookkeeping and Accounting tasks in the accounting cycle. This ranges from data entry of transactions to General Ledger account analysis and Financial Statement review. It requires regular client interface to obtain information needed, answer questions, provide process-guidance.

Account Manager candidates will enjoy:

• Being a part of a growing company that is expanding
• A close knit, fun environment with team activities– not your stereotypical “bean-counter”
• A company where you can work autonomously and grow with the company
• Dental, life, vision, and retirement plan benefits

Account Manager Job Responsibilities:

• Maintains records of financial transactions by establishing accounts; posting transactions; ensure legal requirements compliance.
• Develops system to account for financial transactions by establishing a chart of accounts; defining bookkeeping policies and procedures.
• Maintains subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, and posting transactions.
• Balances subsidiary accounts by reconciling entries.
• Maintains general ledger by transferring subsidiary account summaries.
• Balances general ledger by preparing a trial balance; reconciling entries.
• Maintains historical records by filing documents.
• Prepares financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Hold initial meetings with new clients to gather information necessary to begin work.
• Evaluate new client information, processes, and accounting practices and determine if/where processes need revision.
• Establish accounting interface for new clients in the QuickBooks system
• Prepare and complete acquisition entries to establish the business in QuickBooks.
• Assure internal Top2Bottom administrative process is followed in the new client on-boarding process.
• Successfully transfer the on-boarded client to Account Managers within three months
• Meet all End of Month accounting deadlines and ensure they are met for the Account Manager Team
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying requirements; enforcing adherence to requirements; filing reports; advising management on needed actions.
• Providing customer service excellence to small business owner clients
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Account Manager Requirements:

• Efficient multitaskers that enjoys a fast paced environment
• 5-7 years accounting experience
• Previous bookkeeping experience required
• Proficient at researching issues and problem solving
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional multitasking and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize in a deadline driven environment
• Service minded and customer service focused
• Self-starter able to work effectively with minimal supervision
• Excellent data entry skills with high degree of accuracy
• Outstanding attention to detail and thoroughness
• Adept at analyzing Information and dealing with complexity
• Able teach nonfinancial people accounting concepts
• Experience in developing and enforcing standards
• Strong working knowledge of accounting principles and organizational structure
• Strong working knowledge of Financial Statements, including Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet, and the ability to review with/explain to clients.
• Intermediate to advanced QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop user, Excel and Google Suite who enjoys learning new technology using to full functionality
• Experience in working in a highly confidential environment
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field, preferred
• Experience in payroll filings, processing & tax agency interactions, preferred
• Experience in working with multiple legal entities under different legal umbrellas, preferred
• Local hybrid remote candidates preferred in Charlotte North Carolina
• All offers of employment are contingent on passing a national and state criminal and financial background check.

Top 2 Bottom Business Solutions(T2BBS) provides Payroll, Bookkeeping, Accounting and Consulting services to owner-operated businesses. headquartered in North Carolina, we serve clients nationwide with our virtual capabilities. With many years in the industry, we have developed a solid understanding of the unique needs of Small Business and have developed value-based services that meet those needs. Start with us, grow with us!

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $35,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cornelius, NC 28031: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• QuickBooks: 3 years (Required)
• Payroll Experience: 1-3 years

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cornelius, NC 28031